The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E078000·Announced 2016-10-18

Lippert Sway Command Controllers Recalled for Trailer Brake Control Issues

Lippert Components is recalling Sway Command anti-sway controllers for 2014-2016 GM trucks due to potential loss of trailer brake control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of brake control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) is recalling certain Sway Command anti-sway tow controllers, part number 0271841, manufactured between January 5, 2016, and July 19, 2016. These controllers were sold for use with model year 2014-2016 GM trucks.

The use of LCI's Sway Command with these trucks that are equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control Module (ITBCM) could cause reduced braking effectiveness or a loss of brake control when towing a trailer. Reduced or complete loss of braking control can increase the risk of a crash.

LCI will notify owners and will replace the current controller with an updated controller with correct programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2016. Owners may contact LCI at 1-574-537-8900. LCI's number for this recall is LCI-68-092016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL recall
Manufacturer
Lippert Components, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tow Controller
Hazard
Affected units
304

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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